January 31, 2024
A reflection on where we are with the New York State budget and direct care workers. Plus a discussion on New York State efforts on digital accessibility. Finally a rant about the death of DEI. Taylor Swift and DEI are under the skin of the far-right media.
January 24, 2024
Mai Ling Chan has dedicated her career to supporting disabilities and serving the community of people and businesses who focus on the disability community. As a speech-language pathologist, Mai Ling has worked to support communication in all forms. As an industry historian and entrepreneur, Mai Ling has chronicled, guided, mentored, connected, and supported hundreds of thought leaders, as they follow their paths to create products, services, and offerings that change lives. Learn directly from amazing
January 17, 2024
Wikipedia says ‘Caroline Casey is an Irish activist and management consultant.’ And so much more…. Caroline Casey is also a friend of Our Ability Inc. In late-2023, John Robinson interviewed Caroline for an entrepreneurship class for students with disabilities through Syracuse University. As Our Ability looks at DEI in 2024, we share this interview as a guiding light on the importance of leadership in starting a business with DEI purpose. Enjoy!
January 11, 2024
In 2024, there is a growing emphasis by Governor Kathy Hochul to expand employment opportunities and digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities across New York State. Governor Hochul is expanding internships and job opportunities within state agencies. Our Ability Inc. is a leader in New York State assisting agencies and businesses in recruiting individuals with disabilities. We have direct contact with thousands of individuals with disabilities, the 92,000 students (about twice the capacity of JMA
January 11, 2024
In 2024, the Our Ability Podcast, will look at diversity, equity, inclusion, and disability in our society. We will interview leaders, entrepreneurs, practitioners, and friends, to discuss disability, diversity, equity, and inclusion in 2024. In this episode, John Robinson discusses the lack of DEI in 2023 and what we can do, after seeing a bumper sticker “Biden is a Piece of Shit.”
December 6, 2023
